Lieutenant Governor Patrick Introduces Dumbest Bill for the Upcoming Legislature

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has announced a legislative initiative to ban all forms of consumable THC in Texas. This proposal is set to be introduced as Senate Bill 3 (SB3) in the upcoming legislative session, highlighting its priority status. Patrick's initiative aims to stop what he describes as the exploitation of a 2019 law by retailers selling unregulated and potentially harmful THC products, including targeting children with these products. The bill would impact products like delta-8 and delta-9, which have become prevalent in the state's hemp market since the legalization of hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill. Patrick argues that these products have far exceeded the legal limit of 0.3% THC, posing health risks to the public. Critics of this move argue that such a ban could harm the hemp industry, potentially leading to economic losses and disrupting access for medical cannabis patients. However, Patrick claims to have broad bipartisan support in the Senate for this measure and hopes for similar backing in the House to make it law immediately.

Personally, I feel as though our legislature should be solely focused on correcting all the weaknesses exposed from the last 4 years since we were hit by COVID.